Our Team
At SOFERES, our team is the driving force behind our mission to empower refugee women and girls. As a refugee women-led organization, our Board, staff, and volunteers are primarily composed of individuals with lived experiences as refugees, ensuring that our programs remain community-driven and deeply rooted in local needs.
Board Members
Chairperson
Mwasiti Hassan
Visionary leader advocating for refugee women’s empowerment.
Treasurer
Safi Mwenebitu
Financial strategist ensuring transparency in operations.
Secretary
Masoka Chantal
Dedicated advocate for refugee rights and organizational.
Board Member
Ivonne Issa
Committed to strengthening SOFERES’s impact and sustainability.
Board Member
Azina Omari
Community-focused leader passionate about empowerment.
Board Member
Rosine Amani
Women’s rights advocate dedicated to social transformation.
Staff and Volunteers
Executive Director
Damiano Amisi
Passionate leader driving SOFERES’s mission and vision.
Program Manager
Mutuyimana Francoise
Skilled program manager empowering refugee communities effectively.
Program Officer
Precious Maluba
Expert in financial management and organizational efficiency.
Accountant
Rehema Shamavu
Ensuring financial accountability and accuracy in SOFERES’s operations.
M&E Officer
Borel Kambuji
Ensuring financial accountability and accuracy.
Logistic Officer
Kiza Maisha
Ensuring smooth logistics and operational support for programs.
Mentor
Uhana Agath
Guiding and empowering refugee women towards self-reliance.
Mentor
Yanyumviye Divine
Dedicated mentor fostering leadership and skills development.
Mentor
Chanceline Nyota
Supporting refugee girls’s growth through mentorship and training.
Mentor
Mitamba Jumapili
Encouraging resilience and confidence in refugee communities.
Mentor
Veronica Ibungu
Passionate about mentoring and uplifting women and girls.
Cleaner
Elizabeth Juma
Maintaining a clean and welcoming workspace at SOFERES.
Cleaner
Leah Asonge
Ensuring hygiene and order within SOFERES’s facilities.